Parallel Verses
Holman Bible
but knowledgeable lips are a rare treasure.
New American Standard Bible
But the lips of knowledge are a more precious thing.
King James Version
There is gold, and a multitude of rubies: but the lips of knowledge are a precious jewel.
International Standard Version
There is an abundance of gold and precious stones, but lips of knowledge are a rare jewel.
A Conservative Version
There is gold, and abundance of rubies, but the lips of knowledge are a precious jewel.
American Standard Version
There is gold, and abundance of rubies; But the lips of knowledge are a precious jewel.
Amplified
There is gold, and an abundance of pearls,
But the lips of knowledge are a vessel of preciousness [the most precious of all].
Bible in Basic English
There is gold and a store of corals: but the lips of knowledge are a jewel of great price.
Darby Translation
There is gold, and a multitude of rubies; but the lips of knowledge are a precious Jewel.
Julia Smith Translation
There is gold and a multitude of pearls: and a precious vessel the lips of knowledge.
King James 2000
There is gold, and a multitude of rubies: but the lips of knowledge are a precious jewel.
Lexham Expanded Bible
There is gold and many costly stones, but precious jewels are lips of knowledge.
Modern King James verseion
There is gold and a multitude of rubies; but the lips of knowledge are a rare jewel.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
A mouth of understanding is more worth than gold, many precious stones, and costly Jewels.
NET Bible
There is gold, and an abundance of rubies, but words of knowledge are like a precious jewel.
New Heart English Bible
There is gold and abundance of rubies; but the lips of knowledge are a rare jewel.
The Emphasized Bible
There are gold, and an abundance of corals, but, precious jewels, are the lips of knowledge.
Webster
There is gold, and a multitude of rubies: but the lips of knowledge are a precious jewel.
World English Bible
There is gold and abundance of rubies; but the lips of knowledge are a rare jewel.
Youngs Literal Translation
Substance, gold, and a multitude of rubies, Yea, a precious vessel, are lips of knowledge.
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Word Count of 20 Translations in Proverbs 20:15
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Foolproof Instructions
14
but after he is on his way, he gloats.
but knowledgeable lips are a rare treasure.
for he has put up security for a stranger;
get collateral if it is for foreigners.
Cross References
Proverbs 3:15
nothing you desire compares with her.
Job 28:12-19
and where is understanding located?
Proverbs 8:11
and nothing desirable can compare with it.
Proverbs 10:20-21
the heart of the wicked is of little value.
Proverbs 15:7
but not so the heart of fools.
Proverbs 15:23
and a timely word—how good that is!
Proverbs 16:16
how much better it is than gold!
And get understanding—
it is preferable to silver.
Proverbs 16:21
and pleasant speech
Proverbs 16:24
sweet to the taste
Proverbs 25:12
is like a gold ring or an ornament of gold.
Ecclesiastes 12:9-11
In addition to the Teacher being a wise man, he constantly taught the people knowledge; he weighed, explored, and arranged many proverbs.
Romans 10:14-15
But how can they call on Him they have not believed in? And how can they believe without hearing about Him?
Ephesians 4:29
No foul language is to come from your mouth, but only what is good for building up someone in need,